Our Story
Paintfluence began with two 13-year olds, Jamie Cheng, and Shreya Muthukrishnan. Although we were told we were too young to make an impact, we thought "It's now or never". Therefore, we launched Paintfluence because our strength not only lies in the words we stand by, but most importantly in the actions of our initiatives.
It's now or
never.
Our Mission
Our mission is to share the beauty of art with less privileged or marginalized communities through inspirational art programs. We aim to promote empowerment through artistic expression and change lives by providing individuals with the opportunity to create meaningful art that tells their stories. Our goal is to raise significant funds from selling these artworks and donate them to homeless shelters to support communities impacted by systemic inequalities and create pathways for greater economic opporutnities.
Changing
lives.
Executive Board
Jamie Cheng
Founder & President
Jamie is the founder of Paintfluence. As a passionate artist and philanthropist, she enjoys engaging in community service and is intrigued in public policy, race relations, business, and STEM. She hopes to make the wonders of art accessible to everyone, especially the less privileged. Through Paintfluence, she aspires to leave a lasting impact in her community and the art industry.
Shreya Muthukrishnan
Co-Founder & Vice President
Shreya is a co-founder of Paintfluence. Shreya was introduced to art and business, specifically finance and sales, years ago and has been pursuing that path ever since. She also has interests in STEM, accounting, and volunteering. Using Paintfluence, Shreya wants to introduce the many techniques of art and allow others to explore the subject.
Shriya Karthisanker
Secretary
Shriya is the secretary of Paintfluence. She has a passion for art, business, and STEM. She is dedicated to making a meaningful impact and promoting the accessibility of art through Paintfluence. Shriya’s enthusiasm for volunteering fuels her mission to enrich her community and inspire others through creativity.
Neha Namburar
Social Media Manager
Neha is the social media manager of Paintfluence. She first started making art at a very young age, and went on to develop a passion forcmarketing. Engaging with underprivileged communities by teaching and spreading the joy of art has been an interest of hers for a long while. As a member of Paintfluence, Neha now fulfills her passions by spreading her enthusiasm and impact.
Advisory Board
Wubin Bai
Mr. Bai is the primary advisor of Paintfluence and brings a wealth of experience in education and nonprofit leadership to Paintfluence. With a background in community outreach, he provides strategic insight to support the mission of empowering people through art. He is committed to giving back to the community and making a positive impact on society through bridging cultural and socioeconomic gaps. His mentorship significantly helps shape the long-term vision and impact of Paintfluence.
Aticila Mormando
Mrs. Mormando is the secondary advisor of Paintfluence and a passionate advocate for youth development and creative expression. Her extensive background in education and mentorship not only supports Paintfluence's mission to provide accessible art programs to underprivileged communities, but also in her initiatives to promote student STEM research. Her guidance has been crucial in our programs that foster artistic expression and promote empowerment and healing among participants.
Chapter Directors
Massachusetts
Director: Aveena Haswani
Aveena is a sophomore at Acton-Boxborough Regional High School and the director of MA Paintfluence. She enjoys playing the piano and connecting with younger kids.
New York
Director: Iphigenia Pretra
Iphigenia is a junior at the Bronx High School of Science and the director of NY Paintfluence. She enjoys engaging in public speech and community service.
Connecticut
Director: Aurelia Feng
Aurelia is a junior at Greenwich Academy and the director of CT Paintfluence. She is passionate about art, squash, and making a positive impact on the world.
Virginia
Director: Elaina Song
Elaina is a senior at the Potomac School and the director of VA Paintfluence. Her hobbies include robotics, STEM, tennis, and volunteering.
Arkansas
Director: Alina Luangkhot
Alina is a senior at Har-Ber High School and the director of AR Paintfluence. She is very involved at both her school and community and enjoys volunteering.
Arizona
Director: Emilia Kim
Emilia is a senior at BASIS Oro Valley and the director of AZ Paintfluence. She is passionate about public policy, community service, and STEM.